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Luna will be taken from her mother at some point, this occurs as young as two years old in captivity.

Former trainer Carol Ray recounts what this separation is like for the mother whales (courtesy of The Orca Project):

After Kalina was removed, I stayed and made observations throughout the night. This is one of the worst memories I have from my time there. Her mother, Katina, was not an overly vocal whale but that night I watched her for hours as she stayed floating in one spot, alone, emitting such heart-wrenching vocalizations it truly broke my heart. The other girls, including Katerina (Kalina’s sister, Katina’s other baby at that time) left her alone in her grief even though the gate between their pools was open.

What has this family learned about orcas?

How does this experience compare? What is learned here?

Seaworld claims not only to educate the public, but that captivity keeps the whales safe. Data shows that the whales suffer major health issues and considerably shortened lives in captivity.

When whales are out of the water two things occur immediately: their weight compresses their organs, and they begin to heat up internally.

Temper tantrum? Do you believe that? Even if truly a neurotic behavior and this young whale is not stuck, what does it tell you about her life?

Consider the price animals pay for our entertainment before choosing to take your family to these amusement parks.

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